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Linux Kernel Memory Leak Vulnerability in DRM Subsystem

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem can lead to a memory leak. This issue arises in the 'mdp5_crtc_cursor_set()' function, where the 'drm_gem_object_lookup' call can cause a memory leak if 'msm_gem_get_and_pin_iova' fails. The vulnerability is present in several versions of the Linux kernel.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a memory leak, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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